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New York State Invasive Species Coordination Unit

New York State Invasive Species Coordination Unit. Leslie Surprenant, Leader Dave Adams, Staff. Office of Invasive Species Coordination. MISSION …to prevent or minimize the harm caused by invasive species to New York ’ s environment by collaborating and coordinating efforts

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New York State Invasive Species Coordination Unit

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  1. New York StateInvasive Species Coordination Unit Leslie Surprenant, Leader Dave Adams, Staff

  2. Office of Invasive Species Coordination MISSION …to preventor minimize the harm caused by invasive species to New York’s environment by collaborating and coordinating efforts with all stakeholders across the State.

  3. What are NYISC & NYSISAC? Laws of New York, 2008 Chapter 26 ECL Article 9, Title 17 Invasive Species: A species that is nonnative to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.

  4. Invasive Plant Increase Over Time and Control Potential Local control and management only Eradication feasible Eradication unlikely, intense effort required Eradication simple Public awareness typically begins Acres Infested Control Costs Introduction Detection Scattered locations Numerous locations At or near biological potential Plant absent Time

  5. Structure Council (9 agency reps) Advisory Committee (25 groups) I S Coordination Unit (2 DEC staff)

  6. OISC Advisory Committee Council Eradication Grants PRISMs (8) Sea Grant Clearinghouse Industry Efforts Response Teams Laws & Regs Cooperative Extension iMap GIS Research Institute

  7. Invasive Species Database • Where are NY’s Invasive Species ? • Online info and GIS mapping • Assist early detection • Supports rapid response • Can track control activities and results

  8. Delivery of Program Coordination ~ among partners Volunteers ~ recruit & train Education ~ identify & meet needs Early Detection ~ monitoring network Rapid Response ~ pilots Eradication ~ implement projects Research ~ citizen science Planning ~ integrate existing plans

  9. Cooperative Weed Management Areas • 1992 Greater Yellowstone Coordinating Committee • Unified strategy for invasive species management • Success encouraged others in the west • Some states have 100% coverage • Slow to catch on in the Eastern US

  10. Eastern Challenges • Lands tend to be divided into smaller parcels • Much higher density of human population • Very few states have county employees responsible for invasive species management

  11. CWMA / PRISM • Operate within a defined geographic area • Involve a broad cross-section of landowners and managers • Governed by a steering committee • Long-term commitment to cooperation • Comprehensive plan • Facilitate cooperation and coordination across jurisdictional boundaries

  12. Why Form a CWMA/PRISM? • Allow partners to share and leverage limited resources • Highly visible, building community awareness and participation • Can improve control efforts • Can provide an early detection and rapid response network • Can help secure funds

  13. Organizing a CWMA/PRISM • Select a leader • Establish geographic boundaries • Identify potential partners • Determine common goals • Select a name • Choose a fiscal manager • Hold public meetings • Establish a steering committee • Select officers • Agreement • Strategic plan • Annual operating plan • Committees • Coordinator • Implement plans • Celebrate successes

  14. Supporting Structure • Annual In-service • Invasive Species Awareness Week July 6-12, 2014 • Quarterly Council Meetings • Quarterly Advisory Committee Meetings • Bi-monthly PRISM Leaders Meetings • Monthly Conference Calls

  15. Questions? • Leslie Surprenant, Leader 518-402-8980 • Dave Adams, Coordinator 518-402-9149

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